Lessons from a 30-Year Career in City Government (with Corrine Lindo) | Ep. 19
Lessons from a 30-Year Career in City Government (with Corrine Lindo) | Ep. 19  
Podcast: Ground Floor Government
Published On: Tue Nov 18 2025
Description: Opportunities in local government can take you across cities, careers, and decades of service. In this conversation, Hugh Plappert speaks with Corrine Lindo, who shares her story of transition from New York City to Atlanta and the lessons learned along the way.ㅤHer career began in Greenwich Village on the community planning board before joining the New York City Mayor’s Office under Mayor Giuliani. After 9/11, her life and work shifted, leading her to the creation of Johns Creek, Georgia, and ultimately to her current role as Municipal Clerk for the City of Atlanta.ㅤThrough her reflections on leadership, service, and resilience, Corrine highlights the responsibilities and rewards of public service—helping citizens, improving systems, and standing firm in difficult decisions while keeping people at the center of government work.ㅤ👤 Guest BioCorrine Lindo is the Municipal Clerk for the City of Atlanta. Her career in government began in 1990 at the community planning board in Greenwich Village, later serving as Senior Manhattan Liaison for the New York City Mayor’s Office. She helped establish the City of Johns Creek in Georgia and continues her service in Atlanta, focusing on legislation, records, and public accessibility.ㅤ📌 What We CoverBeginning a public service career through Fordham University’s community connectionsWorking with the New York City Mayor’s Office and experiences surrounding 9/11Transitioning from New York to Georgia and helping to build Johns Creek from the ground upUnderstanding differences between large-city and community-based governmentCreating systems for citizen response and faster service deliveryManaging budgets, morale, and priorities in city governmentBalancing public expectations, political pressure, and fair decision-makingAdvice for anyone considering a career in local government serviceㅤ🔗 Resources MentionedCity of Atlanta: atlantaga.govContact: ca.lindo@atlantaga.govFordham UniversityCity of Johns CreekㅤGround Floor Government is hosted by Hugh Plappert and produced by PhoneLive.io.